what's going on tonight?

It's a good day to be in Columbus, Thursday night partiers!

Tonight marks the first of five performances by "The Erotic Hypnotic" at The Vault, 1026 Broadway. The Thursday show is at 9 p.m. You can also catch the hypnotist at 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cover is $5. Read more in my column here.

Other party offerings tonight include:

*Open mic at Fountain City Coffee at 8 p.m. It's free.

*Tropicana Thursday at Rumors, formerly Savana's. Happy hour is 6-8 p.m., dance lessons are 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mojito specials all night. The club is at 1107 Broadway.

*Viva la Diva at Houlihan's (800 Front Ave.)...from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., you'll get $5 girly cocktails.

*The Rhythm Roosters and Friends perform at Broad Street Blues, 913 Broad St. in Phenix City. Show starts at 9 p.m. and cover is $5.

*The Atlanta-based rockers from Eleven Standing Still invade Soho Bar & Grill for a show that begins at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.